Transcript requests Please see below our frequently asked questions in regards to Durham College transcripts. Please visit our Transcript request page to request your transcript today! What is a Durham College transcript? A transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record and includes all courses taken at Durham College, years of attendance, program, type of credential awarded and your cumulative grade point average (GPA). Please note: All academic history is displayed on your transcript. What is the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? Official transcripts are stamped with the Durham College seal and issued through MyCreds. Most educational institutions and employers require an official transcript. An unofficial transcript is accessible via MyDC and students are able to print them. Please note the unofficial transcript does not bear the Durham College seal. We recommend you check with your requestor to determine if you require an official or unofficial transcript. How do I request a copy of my official transcript(s)? There are three simple steps to request, pay and share your official transcripts: Request your transcript by logging into your MyDC account and selecting “Request Transcript”. Once you are notified, follow the link you receive from MyCreds via your preferred email address to create your account and/or log in. Pay for your credits and share your official transcript. Visit our How-To Request a Transcript page for a step-by-step guide HOW DO I REQUEST A COPY OF MY UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S)? Obtain an unofficial copy of your transcript through MyDC. Is there a charge to get a copy of my official transcript? There is a charge of $16.00 per official transcript payable to your MyCreds account. Unofficial Transcripts are free of charge on MyDC. What if I have forgotten my student number? You can indicate on the online transcript form that you have forgotten your student number, or call us at (905)721-3000. They will ask some identifying questions and provide your number. What if I have forgotten my password? For assistance in resetting your MyDC password, you can call the IT service desk at (905)721-3333 or speak with IT over Livechat I need to send my Durham College transcript to Ontario Colleges and Ontario Universities Application Centre. How do I do this? Students who are applying to another Ontario post-secondary institution can request a transcript through OCAS (Ontario Colleges) or OUAC (Ontario Universities). If you are applying to an institution outside of Ontario or do not have an active OCAS or OUAC application please provide the receiving school’s email address in the recipient section of the Transcript Request form How do I send my Durham College transcript to an out of province or country post-secondary institution? You can purchase share credits directly through MyCreds™. For more information about MyCreds™, please visit the MyCreds™ FAQ website. If the out of province or country institution does not accept MyCreds™, you will need to contact Enrolment Services (or by Livechat) for further information on requesting your transcript. I need an official transcript for job interview or my employer. How do I do this? You can purchase share credits directly through MyCreds. For more information about MyCreds™, please visit the MyCreds™ FAQ website. Can my transcripts be sent by email/fax? No, Durham College is using a new Canadian digital platform called MyCreds™ to issue academic documents electronically. MyCreds™ provides fast and easy access to request and send your transcripts and credentials to academic institutions, employers, government offices and more, anytime, anywhere. For more information about MyCreds™, please visit the MyCreds™ FAQ website. How long does it take for my transcript to be processed? Transcript requests may take up to 2 - 3 business days after requested. Can I have my transcript mailed to me? No, Durham College is using a new Canadian digital platform called MyCreds™ to issue academic documents electronically. MyCreds™ provides fast and easy access to request and send your transcripts and credentials to academic institutions, employers, government offices and more, anytime, anywhere. For more information about MyCreds™, please visit the MyCreds™ FAQ website. If upon graduation my transcript needs to be sent to a certain College/Society, what is the process? If your transcript needs to be sent for registration purposes to The Law Society of Ontario (LSO), The Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and The College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) here are the steps: Paralegal - LSO Request your transcript at any time Check the box indicating “Hold until after Graduation” Once available, you will be emailed to log-in to MyCreds™, pay for your credits and share your official transcript with the LSO Human Resources - HRPA Request your transcript at any time Check the box indicating “Hold until after Graduation” Once available, you will be emailed to log-in to MyCreds™, pay for your credits and share your official transcript with the HRPA Social Service Worker - OCSWSSW Request your transcript at any time Check the box indicating “Hold until after Graduation” Once available, you will be emailed to log-in to MyCreds™, pay for your credits and share your official transcript with the OCSWSSW Early Childhood Education - CECE Request your transcript at any time Check the box indicating “Hold until after Graduation” Once available, you will be emailed to log-in to MyCreds™ and pay for your credits Then click the share with "Email" button and continue Type in the recipient’s email in the Recipient Email field: applications@college-ece.ca (all other fields are optional) Click the checkbox to confirm that you are using a share credit, then click Share Dental Hygiene- CDHO Request your transcript at any time Check the box indicating “Hold until after Graduation” Once available, you will be emailed to log-in to MyCreds™, pay for your credits and share your official transcript with the CDHO Apprenticeships Transcript fees are included when you pay for your Offer of Classroom training. Official transcripts are automatically mailed through Canada Post within 2 weeks of completing your level with us to the address we have on file. Duplicate copies of any requests outside of this are to be requested and paid for by the student and will be made available through MyCreds. International Students- PGWP Please request a transcript. Once you are notified that the transcript is ready via MyCreds™, you can follow the steps below to download a PDF version of your transcript. Choose Option 1 - Generate a link to my documents Add your name, email address, etc. and share to yourself Open the document via email, download a PDF copy. For more information on your PGWP click here. Calculating GPA As per policy statement 2.5 Program Grade Point Average (PGPA) in the Graduation Policy, you can calculate your GPA by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours for the courses taken. Based on this, you will first need to determine your quality points. Quality points are listed along with final grades in your MyCampus or you can calculate using the following instructions: Calculating Quality Points To calculate quality points for a course, you will multiply the grade point associated with the numeric grade range (as demonstrated in the chart below) by the number of credit hours in the course. For example, if you earned an 80% (identified as a 4.0 in the chart below) in a 3.0-credit hour course, you would have earned 12.0 quality points (4.0 grade points x 3.0 credits). Numeric Grade Range Grade Points 90-100 5.0 85-89 4.5 80-84 4.0 75-79 3.5 70-74 3.0 65-69 2.5 60-64 2.0 55-59 1.5 50-54 1.0 Below 50 0.0 Note: Pass/Fail Courses do not have a Grade Point value. Grade Points are listed in the Academic Grading Policy. Once you have your quality points you can calculate your GPA. Please see the following chart with an example of a GPA calculation: Course Final Grade Credit Hours Quality Points Course A 85 3.0 4.5 x 3 = 13.5 Course B 75 3.0 3.5 x 3 = 10.5 Course C 90 4.0 5.0 x 4 = 20.0 Course D 88 3.0 4.5 x 3 = 13.5 Course E 94 5.0 5.0 x 5 = 25.0 TOTAL 18.0 82.5 GPA 82.5/18 = 4.58 When we divide 82.5 (total quality points) by 18.0 (total credit hours), we get a GPA of 4.58. If you calculated the average using your final grades alone (85+75+90+88+94 = 432, divided by 5 courses) you would have received an average grade of 86.4% (which translates in the grade point chart to a 4.5 GPA). While these numbers are close, an average does not factor in the different weighting of courses (placing more GPA value on a 5.0-credit course than a 3.0-credit course). As a result, the 4.5 GPA is not the accurate GPA calculation. What are the current Durham College grading systems? Grade Designations with Numeric Value – Post- Secondary Programs Numeric Grade Range Letter Equivalent Grade Points 100 – 90 A+ 5.0 89 – 85 A 4.5 84 – 80 A- 4.0 79 - 75 B+ 3.5 74 – 70 B 3.0 69 – 65 B- 2.5 64 – 60 C 2.0 59 – 55 D+ 1.5 54 – 50 D 1.0 Below 50 F 0.0 Some post-secondary programs require a higher than 50% to be considered a passing grade. Any programs with a higher requirement will be posted in the program guide and course outlines as applicable. Grade Designations with Numeric Value – Apprenticeship Programs Numeric Grade Range Letter Equivalent Grade Points 100 – 90 A+ 5.0 89 – 85 A 4.5 84 – 80 A- 4.0 79 - 75 B+ 3.5 74 – 70 B 3.0 Below 70 F 0.0 What are past Durham College grading systems? Post - Secondary Programs Effective September 1996 to September 2008 Grade Percentage Range Grade Points Description A+ 90 - 100 5.0 Outstanding A 80 - 89 4.0 Excellent B+ 75 - 79 3.5 Very Good B 70 - 74 3.0 Good C+ 65 - 69 2.5 Satisfactory C 60 - 64 2.0 Acceptable D+ 55 - 59 1.5 Conditional Pass D 50 - 54 1.0 Conditional Pass F Below 50 0.0 Fail Post - Secondary Programs Prior to September 1996 Grade Percentage Range Grade Points Description A+ 90 - 100 5.0 With Distinction A 80 - 89 4.0 Excellent B 70 - 79 3.0 Very Good C 60 - 69 2.0 Satisfactory D 50 - 59 1.0 Marginal Pass F Below 50 0.0 Fail